Staphylococcal Food Poisoning Is Called an Intoxication Disorder Because

question 24

Multiple Choice

Staphylococcal food poisoning is called an intoxication disorder because

• A) toxic bacteria are ingested in the food.
• B) the bacteria produce type III secretion system toxins.
• C) affected people appear drunk.
• D) toxins produced by the bacteria growing in the food are ingested along with the food.
• E) the bacteria release toxins when they are digested.

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Definitions:

Leading Cause

A leading cause refers to the primary or most significant factor contributing to a result or outcome, often used in the context of health to describe the top illness or condition resulting in morbidity or mortality.

Disease

A condition that negatively affects the structure or function of part or all of an organism, and that is not due to any external injury.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby.

Unexplained Death

Refers to a death that occurs without an obvious or immediately identifiable cause, often leading to further investigation.